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Topic Review (Newest First)

12-28-2012 10:45 PM

StingRay

I guess ebay was just lying to me about the filter not being shipped, because I got it today! :>

12-28-2012 05:16 PM

UnleashedBeast

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehun

Now thats a first...I thought I heard everything....I've had multiple cars modded in my time and this symptom your talking about...never happened to me...at the same token...over time than from the heat the MAF will shrink with a band filter or not...the Green Filter is supported the same way as the OEM just FYI

Other cars with plastic MAFs didn't have notches cut into the mating surface for the filter. It doesn't make a firm cylinder.

12-28-2012 12:28 AM

StingRay

I ordered a green filter on the 23rd, its still not shipped yet :(

12-27-2012 10:01 PM

thehun

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnleashedBeast

The heat and pressure on that end will take over anyway, in about 3-4 months. My clamp was just tight enough to keep it from slipping off.

The MAF housing will begin to collapse.

Now thats a first...I thought I heard everything....I've had multiple cars modded in my time and this symptom your talking about...never happened to me...at the same token...over time than from the heat the MAF will shrink with a band filter or not...the Green Filter is supported the same way as the OEM just FYI

12-27-2012 11:44 AM

UnleashedBeast

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerdrage

the clamp is just hand tight. in all honestly its not needed. it fits tight enough without the clamp

The heat and pressure on that end will take over anyway, in about 3-4 months. My clamp was just tight enough to keep it from slipping off.

The MAF housing will begin to collapse.

12-27-2012 11:42 AM

nerdrage

the clamp is just hand tight. in all honestly its not needed. it fits tight enough without the clamp

12-27-2012 11:39 AM

UnleashedBeast

This is a bad idea, and let me tell you why. I know from experience with my Focus.

The MAF housing is plastic. When you tighten the filter with the band around the MAF housing, over time, the MAF housing becomes distorted. The housing begins to collapse under the heat and will loosen the air filter. The filter will then fall off.

This is why the OEM style air filters do not require a tightening band (being supported on the opposite end). For a banded filter to be effective, you need a better MAF housing.

12-21-2012 08:21 AM

nerdrage

I got my buschur racing filter in last night. It was pooring rain so no pictures. It installs 10 times easier then the k&n filter, as it is slightly shorter then the K&N. Fits perfect.

Initial impressions. Sounds great. Cruising sounds like stock. Half throttle to full throttle sounds like a intake but not as loud. Ive only drove it once this morning to work with no coffee. Does it feel faster? Who knows my butt dyno was still asleep. Does it sound nice? Yes I love it and its staying in. The K&N with 7000 miles is for sale.

12-20-2012 03:37 PM

mustang0

A few words for the hot air problem. K&N and New Mission air intake mod. Open top cover vs closed with this mod. is two HP This with my own car on a Mustang Dyno

12-20-2012 05:34 AM

disciplerocks

I see what you were talking about. Sorry bout that.Posted via FF Mobile

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